Thursday, July 19, 2007

The 2006 List: Old Favorites/classics/previous years' lists

The Big House: A Century in the Life of an American Summer HomeBy George Howe Cult. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from last year’s list, the history of a summer house on Cape Cod. It helped that I read it while I was staying in a house that had been in a family (not mine) for generations and had to be sold, mirroring exactly what was in the book.

The Mermaid ChairBy Sue Monk Kidd. Also from last year’s list/ I read this over the winter and found it a readable and interesting story. Others recommended it this year, too. I liked the Secret Life of Bees better, but this was good, too.

Poisonwood BibleBy Barbara Kingsolver. This was recommended this year. I really love Kingsolver’s early books, for those who haven’t read them … The Bean Trees, in particular.

A Prayer for Owen MeanyBy John Irving. So many people cite this as their favorite book ever, including (for a spell, at least) my husband.Vanity Fair. “Someone else I know suggested it. It's good, but there is no one good to pull for.”

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